The call for proposals is now closed. The deadline to submit applications was March 28, 2023 at 15:00 EST.
The Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations was established by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs to support Canadian non-profit consumer organizations in the production of high quality, independent and timely research on consumer issues. It also aims to strengthen capacity building for consumer organizations to help fulfil their mandates, increase their visibility, membership and self-sufficiency in the interest of Canadian consumers. This program funds projects of up to 2 years through non-repayable contributions under two funding streams (a research stream and a development stream).
For detailed information on the Program's assessment criteria for the 2023-25 period, please consult the Applicant's Guide.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible applicants needed to be incorporated (federally or provincially) as a not-for-profit organization or association in Canada and/or:
- Not-for-profit social enterprises or co-operatives
- Consortia of non-profit organizations
- Post-secondary academic institutions or research institutes
- Indigenous organizations
Application Intake
The call for proposal is now closed. The deadline to submit an application was March 28, 2024 at 15:00 EST.
Services and information
Consumer research priorities
Find information on the research priorities for the Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations' current funding cycle and the targeted calls for proposal.
Research inventory and funded projects
A collection of Canadian research references on consumer-related topics and details on awarded projects under the Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations.
Service standards
The Office of Consumer Affairs commits to provide quality service to all applicants and funding recipients. For more information, please consult our service standards and performance results.
These service standards were updated in October 2017.